Upcoming Events:

MIDDLE GRADE MANIA Please join us for a celebration of all things middle-grade. The discussion will be on writing in a variety of genres, as well as the craft and business of middle-grade fiction. Featured authors include Kate Hannigan, Michele Weber Hurwitz, Liesl Shurtliff, Emily Fairlie, Wendy McClure, and Crystal Chan. TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 7:00 PM Anderson's BookshopNaperville | 123 W. Jefferson Ave., NapervilleMIDDLE GRADE MANIA Join us in conversation with seven amazing middle-grade authors who will be discussing the craft and the business of middle-grade writing. As if that weren't enough, there will also be cupcakes! Authors include: Amy Timberlake (One Came Home), Liesl Shurtliff (Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin), Emily Fairlie (The Tuckernuck Mysteries), Michele Weber Hurwitz (The Summer I Saved The World In 65 Days), Kate Hannigan (Cupcake Cousins), Wendy McClure (Wanderville), and Crystal Chan (Bird). FRIDAY, MAY 30 at 7:00 PM﻿﻿The Book Cellar
4736-38 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60625 ﻿﻿YA TEEN READS PIZZA PARTY --MIDDLE GRADE MANIAAuthors EMILY FAIRLIE, KATE HANNIGAN, MICHELE WEBER HURWITZ, WENDY McCLURE, and LIESL SHURTLIFF talk about their work and how they develop their stories. SATURDAY, MAY 31 at 3:00 PMThe Book Stall At Chestnut Court 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, Illinois 60093-2236

Reviews of The Magician's Bird: A Tuckernuck Mystery:

"Fans of the first book will be glad to rejoin this unlikely team of detectives." -- Kirkus, read full review

"I really enjoyed The Magician's Bird. It is hilarious; I got a few strange stares when I repeatedly broke out laughing in public when reading it." -- Lily, age 13, The YA Bookcase on Lake Street, read full review

“Perfect for mystery fans looking for a healthy dose of adventure and fun.” -- School Library Journal

Reviews of The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck:

“Bud and Laurie are well-developed characters, and the plot is fast paced and often funny. Readers are kept guessing about the treasure until the very end. A great read for fans of mystery or puzzles.” -- School Library Journal

"Anyone who loves humor and mystery will read this book again and again." -- Gina, Age 11, Wellesley Books Newsletter, read full review"A sure hit." -- Kirkus, read full review

"I liked this story very much. It made me laugh a whole lot...I think other kids would probably love this story." -- Kyle Peterson, Age 9, City Book Reviewread full review